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M544 VGS

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

40,424 mi
Last recorded40,424 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM544 VGS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 40,424 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 40,227 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 40,172 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 39,896 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 39,653 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 39,476 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 39,476 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 39,129 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 39,124 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,012 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,562 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,561 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,054 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,329 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,289 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 31,641 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 30,296 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 29,902 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 29,161 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 27,346 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 26,382 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 25,073 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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M544 VGS is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 18,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M544 VGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M544 VGS registered?

M544 VGS is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M544 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M544 VGS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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